Maha Sangha urges to change Basil's ministerial portfolio

The Maha Sangha is to urge the government to change Basil Rajapaksa's ministerial portfolio.

Ven. Muruttettuwe Ananda Thera says that the Maha Sangha is to convene to the Abhayaramaya on March 31 to take a decision in this regard.

 "Just as Kisa Gothami was told to bring some mustard seeds from a house where no one had died, I too urge the government to bring a glass of water from a house that is not disappointed. If this government is prepared to torture the innocent public in this manner, we too are sadly compelled to take drastic measures to send them home," the Thera said.

 "We kindly urge PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to yet again take up the reins of the government. Gotabaya Rajapaksa will do his job as President... We urge to grant Basil Rajapaksa a different ministerial portfolio on the development side...The Maha Sangha will convene to the Abhayaramaya on March 31 and take a decision in this regard," the Thera added.